For the men who fought perhaps the fiercest battle of WWII, 70 years have passed. But the memories of those 36 bloody days on Iwo Jima have not. Now, in 2015, men who lost so much make the emotional pilgrimage back to face the defining moment of their lives. There is no other battle in any 20th century war where former enemies would later come together for a ceremony of remembrance and forgiveness.

This trip has been on my bucket list for 50 years. I made the trip for the 71st anniversary of Iwo Jima on my 71st birthday (March 20th). Flew from the east coast and back, 20+ hrs going and 23+ hours coming back. Well worth every minute! Took a lot of pictures, brought back some volcanic ash from Red Beach where the heaviest fighting took place and left my dog tags on the memorial on top of Mt Surabachi. I met a film maker that was filming the island for a documentary he was doing. Keep you eyes peeled for the film by a Chris Johnson. I served in the marines in Vietnam in the early 60s. You can't find a better fighting branch anywhere then the United States Marine Corps.Semper Fi, Sgt Brad Hutchenrider OOH RAH

I had the very fortunate experience to be a flight attendant on the flight that brought many of the Iwo Jima veterans from Hawaii to Guam for the 70th reunion including MOH winner Hershel "Woody" Williams. After watching the broadcast on PBS I just had to have a copy.

I have a special interest in anything about the battle for Iwo Jima, my father in law landed the 2nd day and was there for 35 days, he didn't remember leaving the island. He was one of the lucky ones to not get wounded or worse. I always wanted to take him back to visit when they allow it but he passed away 3 years ago but this is the next best thing!